The Southern Regional Extension of Forestry

Issue 167: Week of January 29th, 2024

Highlights

Recent News

In our recent survey, SREF News Digest readers shared that they would love to have direct links to the articles at the top of the newsletter. We are trying it out this week. Click on the headlines below if you want to go directly to the external article.

Regional News

• 38th Annual Ark-La-Tex Forestry Forum Workshop
• VT Forestry Releases November 2023 National Housing Report
• USFS Releases 2022 Eastern Regional Report on Forest Health
• Alabama Forestry Commission Celebrates 100 Years with Mural

National News

• AHEC Hires Dovetail Partners to Address EU’s Deforestation Regulation
• Urban Wood Drying Workshop
• Declining Bird Populations Highlighted in Interactive National Newspaper Article
• Predictor of Avian Communities Tool (PACT) Available on Updated Website
• Input Requested from Extension Personnel to Identify Top Priorities of Rural Stakeholders
• ACES 2024 Conference Call for Proposals
• American Wood Council Updates Wood Sourcing Tool

Webinars

Access previously listed webinars here.

• Silvopasture: An Introduction and Overview 
• Overview of Prescribed Fire Liability in State Law 
• Forest Health Webinar Series: Invasive Species Issues in the Southeast – The Problem and What You Can Do 
• Forest Health Webinar Series: Invasive Plant Management in the Southeastern United States 
• Establishing Pine Silvopasture When Starting from Pastures or Plantations 
• Forest Health Webinar Series: Forest Insect Pests: Thinking Through Management Options 
• Forest Health Webinar Series: Major Diseases of Southern Pines Pt. 1 
• RPRN: Agriculture and Food Systems 
• Forest Health Webinar Series: Major Diseases of Southern Pines Pt. 2 
• Establishing Hardwood Silvopasture Systems When Starting from Pastures or Woodlands 
• RPRN: Community and Economic Development 
• From Forage to Livestock: Managing Animals in a Silvopasture System 
• RPRN: Environment and Natural Resources 
• Moving Towards a Silvopasture System: Getting Started and Finding Help 
• RPRN: Health, Healthcare, and Disability Services 
• Silvopasture Producers Share their Stories and Answer Questions: A Panel Discussion 

Funding Opportunities

• NOAA Seeking Applications for 2024 Urban Heat Island Initiative
• USDA Announces 2024 National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program
• USDA Announces Opening of Application Period for Regional Agriculture Promotion Program
• FEMA Offering BRIC Direct Technical Assistance for Communities and Tribal Nations
• 2024 Longleaf Landscape Stewardship Fund Request for Proposals
• Renewable Resources Extension Act – National Focus Fund Project Request for Applications

Job Opportunities

• Forestry, Wildlife, and Natural Resources Reginal Extension Agent – Auburn Univ. / ACES
• Georgia SFI Implementation Committee Coordinator
• Director – UGA Harley Langdale Center for Forest Business

38th Annual Ark-La-Tex Forestry Forum Workshop

The Ark-La-Tex Forestry Forum will be held on the campus of Louisiana State University at Shreveport at the University Center on February 27. This full-day program provides information to landowners, professionals, and members of the forest products community to assist with the management and sustainability of their forest resources. This year, topics that will be covered include short rotation wood crops, prescribed fire, cost share and management opportunities, drought, wildfire, legal issues, and more. Many partners will be on-site to assist landowners and professionals with information on all aspects of land management. Continuing education credits are available for foresters and loggers. Registration for the event can be found here.

VT Forestry Releases November 2023 National Housing Report

Virginia Tech and the United States Forest Service (USFS) have recently released the October 2023 housing report which is a free service of Virginia Tech, the Virginia Cooperative Extension, and the US Forest Service. The reports are intended to help individuals gauge present and future activity in the housing market and contain data such as new housing starts, existing home sales, and construction spending. The reports also feature analyses of the overall economic impact of the housing market. There are two sections available, the full report can be accessed here. The report on economic conditions can be accessed here. Previous reports are archived here.

USFS Releases 2022 Eastern Regional Report on Forest Health

The United States Forest Service (USFS) recently released its Eastern Region’s forest health monitoring program’s 2022 eastern regional report. With the assistance of state forestry cooperative partners, the USFS annually surveys forested areas of the South for forest health conditions. Surveys are conducted from aircrafts to enable efficient coverage effectively and economically. The Forest Health Monitoring programs in regions 8 and 9 have partnered with various state cooperators and the USDA Climate Hub to document and highlight areas affected by coastal ghost forests. In addition, the team has developed a story map to help inform the public. To read more about the regional forest health report and to access the story map, click here.

Alabama Forestry Commission Celebrates 100 Years with Mural

The Alabama Forestry Commission is Celebrating 100 years of service this year. To celebrate the century of work, a mural has been commemorated along Alabama’s Mural Trail showcasing their work focused on prescribed fire, healthy forests, and public outreach. The Alabama Mural Trail aims to provide the state of Alabama with a sense of community, drive economic impact, and bring people together. This statewide trail encourages both locals and tourists to discover Alabama. The mural, created by Charles Forbus can be found on the Alabama Forestry Commission’s building in Montgomery, AL. To read more about the mural click here. 

AHEC Hires Dovetail Partners to Address EU’s Deforestation Regulation

The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) is partnering with Dovetail Partners, Inc. to develop independent jurisdictional risk assessments of hardwood production in 33 states. The assessments are a response to the European Union's new deforestation regulations, which require due diligence statements addressing deforestation risk and providing geolocation of all lands where relevant commodities were produced. Minneapolis-based Dovetail Partners – a non-profit corporation specializing in environmental management – will complete the jurisdictional risk based on the new regulations created by the Sustainable Hardwood Coalition (SHC). Dovetail will assess the risk of illegal hardwood production in each of the 33 US states and produce assessments that are endorsed by the SHC. Learn more about the regulation and risk assessments here.

Urban Wood Drying Workshop

North Carolina State University (NCSU) Wood Products Extension and the Environmental Center of San Luis Obispo have partnered to conduct a series of urban wood drying workshops as part of a Calfire Community and Urban Forestry grant. Proper drying is key to processing freshly milled boards and slabs into valuable, high-quality, marketable products. This workshop will provide participants with the knowledge to better control drying in urban wood operations, the resources to develop a strategy, and recommendations for implementation of the best practices. The workshop will be held in Paso Robles, CA from March 11-13. Learn more about the workshop here. 

Declining Bird Populations Highlighted in Interactive National Newspaper Article

A journalist from the Washington Post interviewed a team of researchers from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology to discuss the decline of North America’s bird population. The adult breeding population has declined by 3 billion breeding adults – or 30% of the adult breeding population – over the past 50 years. Over the past decade, a decline in backyard bird populations during breeding season, such as white-throated sparrows, American crows, and American goldfinches has been detected through the database of bird observations managed by Cornell Lab. This app or tool,  called eBird, allows individuals to document their sightings of birds in any location and at any time and assists in the identification of the birds. To learn more about declining populations of birds, the eBird tool, and more, read the full article here.

Predictor of Avian Communities Tool (PACT) Available on Updated Website

The Predictor of Avian Communities Tool (PACT), created with funding from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, along with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and the University of Massachusetts-Amherst has recently been updated. PACT is a tool that connects forest management to bird communities for any given geographical location in temperate forests of the eastern US and Canada. Forest management affects bird populations and provides landowners with opportunities to contribute to bird conservation. In the eastern US, there is a lack of age diversity in forests, which affects bird populations. For example, forests with more closed canopies are likelier to include bird species such as wood thrush and scarlet tanagers, while forests treated with clearcuts or shelterwoods are populated by shrubland birds like chestnut-sided warblers and indigo buntings. A mixture of habitats is beneficial to all birds and this tool allows users to explore how treatments to open the canopy or change the basal area, will affect the two groups of birds over time. To access the tool, click here.

Input Requested from Extension Personnel to Identify Top Priorities of Rural Stakeholders

The Rural Population Research Network is leading an effort to identify the priority issues that affect population change in rural areas, with help from a diverse group of rural stakeholders. They are inviting Extension colleagues working with rural people and places to participate in a one-hour listening session on challenges and opportunities related to population change in one of the four following areas: agriculture and food systems, community and economic development, environmental and natural resources, and health, healthcare, and disability services. Insights from this listening Session will be used to inform future research on these topics. Findings from the sessions will be used to produce a public report, presentations, and publications identifying topics of interest and priorities for future applied research. Findings will also help guide the work of the network and be shared with stakeholders including participants, state and federal agencies, and philanthropic organizations. Registration can be found here.

ACES 2024 Conference Call for Proposals

A Community on Ecosystem Services (ACES) is calling for proposals for its 2024 annual conference in Austin, TX December 9-12. ACES represents a dynamic and growing international assembly of professionals, researchers, and policymakers involved with ecosystem services. The ACES 2024 central theme is “Investing in Community Resilience and Equity,” and the goal is to engage leaders in government, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), academia, Native American tribes, and the private sector to advance the use of ecosystem services science and practice in resource management and other societal decisions. They invite those actively working in ecosystem services to propose a session on a timely topic that would be beneficial and of keen interest to the ecosystem services community. Topics include investing, equity, or resilience in ecosystem services. The proposal submission deadline is April 5. Learn more by viewing the full call for proposals here. 

American Wood Council Updates Wood Sourcing Tool

The American Wood Council has recently updated its wood sourcing tool site. This is the first online tool to provide wood sourcing data based on a product’s mill grade stamp or region. The ASTM D7612-21 standard offers an objective framework for identifying wood product sources. When assessing the sustainability of forests where wood comes from, there are three categories that describe the source of a wood product: non-controversial, responsible, and certified. Each category provides different assurances of the practices that take place in the forests where the wood is grown and harvested. The tool also features information on what each source means as well as frequently asked questions about sustainable forestry, forestry assurances, and carbon and climate change. The tool is free and available online here.

Arborist Short Course Series 

Part 1/6 of the Woodland Stewards series. In this webinar, we will provide an introduction to and overview of silvopasture for any level. Learn more about what it is, who should do it, and the advantages and disadvantages of the system. In addition, listen to a producer using silvopasture discuss their experiences on the ground. CEU credits available. Register to join here. 

How Foresters Can Become Certified Technical Service Providers

Tribal Forestry: Understanding Current Issues and Challenges

In this 90-minute webinar, hosted by the Fire Networks, Lawyer Sara Clark will provide an overview of prescribed fire liability in state law, including definitions of liability and how state laws defining liability interact with certified burn manager programs, tribal sovereignty and cultural burning, and prescribed fire insurance. This webinar is intended for those who are new to the issue of prescribed fire liability or those more experienced who would like an overview of the subject, especially anyone about to engage in similar policy initiatives in their state or jurisdiction. Learn more and join here.  

The Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources is hosting a webinar series on Forest Health Course content will center on forest health issues such as insects, pathogens, weeds, and invasive species. Management solutions including prevention, pesticides, biological control, etc. will be discussed. This webinar series is appropriate for land managers, foresters, extension agents, landowners, and other related professions. Click here to learn more and register. 

The Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources is hosting a webinar series on Forest Health Course content will center on forest health issues such as insects, pathogens, weeds, and invasive species. Management solutions including prevention, pesticides, biological control, etc. will be discussed. This webinar series is appropriate for land managers, foresters, extension agents, landowners, and other related professions. Click here to learn more and register. 

Part 2/6 of the Woodland Stewards series. Establishing silvopasture systems starts with existing forest or woodlands or from open fields or pastures. In this webinar, presenters will discuss approaches for creating a pine silvopasture system. Whether it is establishing a pine silvopasture system while starting from existing pine plantations or woodlands (from small to large acreages) or when starting from pasture lands, this webinar will provide an overview of how to do it. CEU credits available. Register to join here. 

Timber Tax Workshop

The Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources is hosting a webinar series on Forest HealthCourse content will center on forest health issues such as insects, pathogens, weeds, and invasive species. Management solutions including prevention, pesticides, biological control, etc. will be discussed. This webinar series is appropriate for land managers, foresters, extension agents, landowners, and other related professions. Click here to learn more and register. 

2024 REPI Challenge Project Spotlight

Rural Population Research Network (RPRN) listening session. This session will focus on how population changes in rural America affect agricultural regulations, loss of farmland, farmland preservation, housing, value-added production, labor shortages, etc. Register here. 

Tribal Forestry: Understanding Current Issues and Challenges

The Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources is hosting a webinar series on Forest Health content will center on forest health issues such as insects, pathogens, weeds, and invasive species. Management solutions including prevention, pesticides, biological control, etc. will be discussed. This webinar series is appropriate for land managers, foresters, extension agents, landowners, and other related professions. Click here to learn more and register. 

This series is hosted by the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. Course content will center on forest health issues such as insects, pathogens, weeds, and invasive species. Management solutions including prevention, pesticides, biological control, etc. will be discussed. This webinar series is appropriate for land managers, foresters, extension agents, landowners, and other related professions. CEU credits are available. Click here to learn more and register. 

Part 3/6 of the Woodland Stewards series. Establishing silvopasture systems starts with existing forest or woodlands or from open fields or pastures. In this webinar, presenters will discuss how and what to plant to establish a silvopasture system on an existing field or pasture. In addition, listen to a producer using silvopasture discuss their experiences on the ground. CEU credits available. Register to join here.

Understanding and Managing Emerging Needle Diseases of Loblolly Pine in the Southeastern United States 

Rural Population Research Network (RPRN) listening session. This session will focus on how changes in rural America affect local tax bases, development vs gentrification, job opportunities, finding public service, recruiting employers, affordable housing, etc. Register here. 

Tribal Forestry: Understanding Current Issues and Challenges

Part 4/6 of the Woodland Stewards series. Animals in silvopasture systems are managed a little differently than in traditional fields. In this webinar, presenters will discuss different aspects of managing animals in a silvopasture system from determining which animals, and how much land they need, to introducing them to the silvopasture. In addition, listen to a producer using silvopasture discuss their experiences on the ground. CEU credits available. Join the webinar here. 

Rural Population Research Network (RPRN) listening session. This session will focus on how population changes in rural America affect delivery of water and/or sewage services, infrastructure costs and maintenance, environmental preservation, lack of capacity to maintain, protect, and/or provide clean and affordable water, etc. Register here. 

Tribal Forestry: Understanding Current Issues and Challenges

Part 5/6 of the Woodland Stewards series. Establishing silvopasture systems takes knowledge, hard work, and money, however, there are many resources that can help. In this webinar, learn about the various programs and organizations available to assist with expertise and funds. From cost-share to grants to site visits and more. In addition, listen to a producer using silvopasture discuss their experiences on the ground. CEU credits available. Register here.

Rural Population Research Network (RPRN) listening session. This session will focus on how population changes in rural America affects aging populations’ health care services, opioid crisis management, access to and affordability of health care services, deficit of health workers, etc. Register here.  

Tribal Forestry: Understanding Current Issues and Challenges

Tree Equity Webinar Series: Stories from the Field

Part 6/6 of the Woodland Stewards series. This panel discussion will be a question-and-answer format, where participants can ask their burning questions. Each producer in this series will have presented their story in an earlier webinar, and in this webinar discussion, follow up with your questions. CEU credits are available. Learn more and register here. 

Tribal Forestry: Understanding Current Issues and Challenges

Generation NEXT Legacy Planning

Pursuing Complementary Resilience Funding Opportunities

Tribal Forestry: Understanding Current Issues and Challenges

Tribal Forestry: Understanding Current Issues and Challenges

Tribal Forestry: Understanding Current Issues and Challenges

2024 REPI Report to Congress

Tribal Forestry: Understanding Current Issues and Challenges

Tribal Forestry: Understanding Current Issues and Challenges

2024 Designation Cycle Sentinel Landscapes Spotlight

AICUZ and REPI Partnerships for Enhanced Land Protection

Navigating Military Readiness Through Responsible Project Execution

NOAA Seeking Applications for 2024 Urban Heat Island Initiative

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS), in partnership with CAPA Strategies LLC, is now accepting applications from organizations interested in participating in the 2024 Urban Heat Island (UHI) mapping campaign program. NOAA’s National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS), in partnership with CAPA Strategies LLC, is now accepting applications from organizations interested in participating in the 2024 Urban Heat Island (UHI) mapping campaign program. The UHI mapping program is part of the Biden Administration’s Justice40 initiative, and applicants will be asked to describe how their work will further environmental justice initiatives in their community. During the campaign, organizers will track and report on the allocation of benefits to underserved communities. After mapping occurs, communities remain part of the UHI community of practice which allows campaign leaders to connect with other communities and share solutions. NOAA will provide funding to CAPA Strategies to support community campaigns in 2024. Applications are due by 5:00 pm EST on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Applicants will be notified of the outcome by mid-March 2024. Learn more and apply here.

USDA Announces 2024 National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service (USDA FS) recently released a notice of funding opportunity under the Urban and Community Forestry Program (U&CF). This is the only program dedicated to the urban forest program in the federal government. The program works in partnership with State and local forestry agencies, non-profit and tribal organizations, and institutions of higher education to restore, sustain, and manage more than 140 million acres of urban and community forest lands for the benefit of communities across the United States. The Forest Service is seeking proposals to address the National Ten Year Urban and Community Forestry Action Plan (2016-2026) Goals 4 and 5. Goal 4 is to increase the biodiversity, health, and resilience of trees in urban and community forests. Goal 5 is to support the use of more locally grown, regionally adapted, insect and pest-resistant, and diverse native or sire-appropriate species. Proposals are to be received by 5:00 pm Eastern Time on February 29, 2024. The Action Plan can be accessed here. The full notice of funding opportunity and application can be found here.

USDA Announces Opening of Application Period for Regional Agriculture Promotion Program

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (USDA RAPP) recently announced the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the first tranche of funding. USDA is providing up to $300 million in funding in its first year to support eligible projects that enable exporters to break into new markets and increase market share in growth markets. RAPP funds are available to non-profit U.S. agricultural trade organizations, non-profit State Regional Trade Groups (SRTGs), U.S. agricultural cooperatives, and state agencies that conduct approved market development activities to foster expanded exports and market diversification by encouraging the development, maintenance, and expansion of diverse commercial export markets for U.S. agricultural commodities and products. RAPP awards will be generally granted for a period of performance of five years, with an expected period of performance starting on June 1, 2024, and ending on September 30, 2029. Applications are due by 5:00 pm on February 2, 2024. Read the full announcement here.

FEMA Offering BRIC Direct Technical Assistance for Communities and Tribal Nations

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is offering direct technical assistance for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program. The BRIC Direct Technical Assistance (BRIC TDA) initiative provides tailored support to communities and tribal nations that may not have the resources to begin climate resilience planning and project solution design on their own. The program will partner with communities interested in enhancing their capability and capacity to design holistic, equitable hazard mitigation solutions that advance community-driven objectives. The wide-ranging non-financial support FEMA provides to BRIC DTA communities includes climate risk assessments, community engagement, partnership building, and mitigation and climate adaptation planning. Support for BRIC DTA communities can range from pre-application activities to grant closeout. The wide-ranging non-financial support FEMA provides to BRIC DTA communities includes climate risk assessments, community engagement, partnership building, and mitigation and climate adaptation planning. Support for BRIC DTA communities can range from pre-application activities to grant closeout. The open period to submit the form is October 16, 2023 to February 29, 2024. Learn more about BRIC TDA and find the request form here. Completed forms can be emailed to the BRIC DTA inbox.

2024 Longleaf Landscape Stewardship Fund Request for Proposals

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has today announced the release of the 2024 request for proposals (RFP) under the Longleaf Landscape Stewardship Fund. This RFP expects to award approximately $30 million in federal and private sector funding in support of on-the-ground projects that help accelerate longleaf pine restoration on private and public lands to support wildlife, sequester carbon, safeguard water quality, and increase forest resilience. Limited funding also is available to support bottomland hardwood restoration and enhancement activities as outlined within the RFP. In pursuit of habitat and species restoration goals, applicants are encouraged to prioritize projects that also address co-benefits of proposed restoration activities (carbon sequestration, water quality/quantity, etc.) and engage local communities and historically underserved landowners. All proposals must specifically address how projects will directly and measurably contribute to the longleaf pine and associated species goals outlined in the Longleaf Forest and Rivers Business Plan. Full proposals are due Thursday, February 15, 2024, by 11:59 PM Eastern Time.Registration is required and applicants can register here. See the full RFP here.

Renewable Resources Extension Act – National Focus Fund Project Request for Applications

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a request for applications for fiscal year 2024 Renewable Resources Extension Act – National Focus Fund Projects (RREA-NFF). The purpose of the grant program is to provide funds for extension projects that have national or regional relevancy. In particular, the program supports extension projects that address emerging forest and rangeland resources through the adoption of climate-smart technologies among forest and rangeland owners. The RREA program of NIFA is soliciting applications in priority areas that are extension projects that ensure the adoption of climate-smart technologies and practices in forest systems and rangeland systems. The technical assistance webinar related to this FY 2024 funding opportunity will be scheduled soon. The deadline for applications is March 13, 2024. Learn more and apply here. 

Forestry, Wildlife, and Natural Resources Reginal Extension Agent – Auburn Univ. / ACES

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) is seeking qualified applicants for a Regional Extension Agent (REA) in the Southwest Region of Alabama. This position is a 100% Extension assignment covering eight counties. The Extension Agent will serve as the primary Extension educator for forestry, wildlife, and natural resources in the assigned eight-county region. This includes responding to requests for forestry, wildlife, and natural resources related technical information from throughout the region. Learn more and apply here. 

Georgia SFI Implementation Committee Coordinator

This is a professional position responsible for assisting the Director of the Center for Forest Business in coordinating and implementing the contract with the Georgia Forestry Association, Inc. to conduct the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Program in Georgia. The position is based on the Athens campus.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or CompetenciesThe Public Service Professional AD serves as the primary representative for programs that provide outreach and educational services to a variety of clientele. Learn more and apply here. 

Uwharrie National Forest Prescribed Fire/Fuels Seasonal Crew Member (2 Positions)

The Ember Alliance is hiring 2 seasonal, 4-6 month prescribed fire crewmember positions in Troy, NC. This position will participate in the day-to-day operations of a module focused on aiding partners on prescribed fire and natural resource management projects. The position is predominantly in the field, in potentially difficult environmental conditions such as hot and humid or cold weather, loose footing, and steep terrain. Crewmembers will be required to pass the Arduous Work Capacity Test. The position is open until filled with an initial assessment deadline of December 1. Learn more and apply here.

Heirs Property Summit

Southern Wood-Based Economic Development Workshop 

Red Hills Fire Festival

SAF Rising Professionals Conference

Heirs Property Summit

JCEP Extension Leadership Conference

Beginner Land Steward Workshop

18th North American Agroforestry Conference (NAAC)

Conservation Without Conflict Summit

This 1-day training hosted by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will focus on weather and climate information for western Oklahoma. This event is free and open to anyone interested in weather and climate information but may be especially useful for crop and livestock producers, agronomists, and agricultural insurers. Learn more and register here. 

This train-the-trainer workshop with Southern Rural Development Center is designed for Land-Grant professionals who will, in turn, use the materials to provide training to families and communities in their home states. Please feel free to share with other LGU professionals. Registration will open soon. See the flyer here.

SESAF 2023 Annual Meeting

The Ark-La-Tex Forestry Forum is held on the campus of LSU-Shreveport at the University Center. This full-day program provides information to landowners, professionals, and members of the forest products community to assist with the managment and sustainability of their forest resources. Providers of support services and opportunities will be on-site to share information with the group. Register here. 

Southern Missouri TREX

Green Schools Conference

Heirs Property Summit

2024 Forest Farming Conference

2024 International Society of Forest Resource Economics Symposium (ISFRE)

USFS FIA User Group Meeting

Heirs Property Summit

This is the spring gathering of the Longleaf Partnership Council (LPC). The meeting will be held in Auburn, AL at the Auburn University College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment. The LPC will meet the afternoon of Wednesday 4/10 and the morning of Thursday 4/11. They will plan to gather at a local venue Thursday evening for some social time. Stay tuned for an agenda and additional details on where to meet Thursday night. They encourage in-person attendance, but for those who cannot travel to the meeting, there will be a virtual option available. Be on the lookout for a calendar invite coming your way soon.

National Conferene on Ecosystem Restoration (NCER)

JCEP Public Issues Leadership Development Conference

2024 AI in Agriculture and Natural Resources Conference

7th International Fire Behavior and Fuel Conference

Alabama Forest Owners' Association Annual Meeting

Biennial Conference of University Education in Natural Resources

2024 ANREP Biennial National Conference

Heirs Property Summit

ACF - National Conference - Florida's Forest: Fire & Rain

Heirs Property Summit

Great Plains Fire Summit 2024

International Conference on Chemicals and Products from Renewable Carbon

ACES: A Community on Ecosystem Services

The Southern Forest Products Association has announced the 38th Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Exposition will return to the Music City Center in Nashville from August 6-8, 2025. The three-day tradeshow provides attendees with solutions for nearly every stage of wood product manufacturing. From raw material handling to crane operations; metal detection and scanning technologies; log optimization, drying, grading, sorting, packaging, and distribution. Learn more here.